A scene from the last service to be held in St Anthony’s Friary in Athlone. Athlone St Anthony’s Friary closes doors for final timeBy David FlynnIt was the end of a long era with Athlone saying goodbye to St Anthony’s Friary last Thursday night, October 3. There were prayers and reciting of memories of St Francis read on the night, including the Gospel read by St. Anthony’s Friary volunteer worker, Carmel Feeney. “It’s heartbreaking.”Eileen Jennings also has long memories of St Anthony’s Friary. Dermod and Jean Foy were members of St Anthony’s Friary Choir since around 1980.

Source: Irish Independent October 11, 2024 03:13 UTC